Proposal
Emily took his hand said, "Gently, honey. You've been stabbed in the stomach."
"I heard Evangeline cry," he answered worried.
"She's alright," she replied stroking his hand. "Dave has her."
He nodded and looked down. "I wish I had the strength to hold her."
"Honey, you will. You can give her a hug carefully. I'll take her when she gets too much," she answered.
He nodded and smiled as Dave handed her to her father. He couldn't take the weight so Emily took her off him and placed her down by his head. He stroked his hand over her head smiling at her. She smiled back at him.
"Hey beautiful, do you remember me? I'm your daddy. I love you so much. I'm so happy to see you again," he said gently.
"She's happy to see you again too, darling," Emily answered stroking his hair. "Of course she remembers you. You're her daddy. She loves you so much too."
He smiled turning to her. He saw she was kneeling down by the bed holding his hand still while stroking his hair. "I love you, Emily," he said quietly.
"I know. I love you too, Aaron, so much," she answered smiling at him. "So very much."
He squeezed her hand gently smiling at her while Dave scooped up the new baby. They were just so happy they were back together.
"Marry me?" he whispered.
"Are you serious?" she answered off-guard.
"I know I don't have a ring but I want to marry you, Emily. I want you to be my wife. I can't live without you. Please say you'll be my wife," he answered vulnerably.
"Yes, Aaron, I'll be your wife," she answered choking in tears. "Yes, I'll marry you." He smiled at her the widest smile she'd seen since he held Evangeline yesterday. "You just need to do one thing for me first..."
"Yes, I'll do anything for you," he replied.
"Get better," she replied stroking his cheek.
He smiled and answered, "I will."
"Congratulations, you two," Dave smiled. "A new baby and an engagement."
"Thank you, Dave," they smiled at him.
"You two deserve it." He heard a giggle and looked down to see their daughter giggling up at him. "Yes Evangeline, your parents are getting married," he said tickling her chin. "Yes, they are."
The new parents smiled at the two of them. Dave just looked so sweet with a baby they hoped one would be in his future. They looked at each other and nodded.
"Dave," Emily said.
"Yes," he answered not looking up from Evie having fallen under her spell.
"We'd like you to be Evangeline's godfather," Aaron answered.
"I'd love to be," he smiled at them. He then looked back down at his goddaughter and smiled, "You hear that I'm your godfather. I'll help protect you, my little angel."
Emily smiled at them with tears in her eyes. She couldn't believe her luck. She had the baby she'd always longed for with the man she loved with all her heart and they were going to get married.
They heard footsteps and looked in the doorway to see Jack and Jessica. Jack ran up to him shouting, "Dad."